Man Sentenced for Arson in Nelson, B.C. Wildfire Case

A 45-year-old man, David Travis, from Nelson, B.C., was sentenced to two years less a day in custody after pleading guilty to three counts of arson for igniting four fires during the 2024 wildfire season. The fires, which posed significant danger amid extreme weather conditions, were set in various locations, including Gyro Park, where witnesses intervened to prevent further damage. Judge Craig Sicotte noted Travis’s mental health issues, including auditory hallucinations, and imposed a three-year probation following his release, which includes restrictions on returning to Nelson and substance use. Travis had been living in a treatment center since his arrest and expressed remorse for his actions.

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